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GP53 JYT

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,253 mi
Last recorded52,253 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JYT
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,253 miles

Front + Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 52,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front + Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,456 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 49,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both centre/rear exhaust hangers detached.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 27,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,474 miles

head lights deteriorated

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

oil leak around oil filter area

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2010 17,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre starting to crack in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre starting to crack in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,828 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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GP53 JYT is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 77,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP53 JYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP53 JYT registered?

GP53 JYT is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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